Archaeological Museums

Archaeological Museum of Olympia

Olympia

The Archaeological Museum of Olympia displays treasures from the sanctuary that hosted the ancient Olympic Games for over a thousand years.

Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Magna Grecia

Reggio Calabria

The National Archaeological Museum of Reggio Calabria is home to the Riace Bronzes, two of the finest surviving Greek bronze statues in the world.

Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipán

Lambayeque

The Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum near Chiclayo displays the spectacular gold treasures of the Lord of Sipán, one of archaeology's greatest unlooted discoveries.

Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli

Naples

The National Archaeological Museum of Naples holds one of the world's most important collections of Greco-Roman antiquities, including treasures from Pompeii and Herculaneum.

Humayun’s Tomb

New Delhi

Humayun's Tomb in New Delhi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a masterpiece of Mughal garden-tomb architecture that inspired the Taj Mahal.

Knossos Palace Archaeological Site

Heraklion

Knossos Palace near Heraklion is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and the legendary center of Minoan civilization.

Xi’an Beilin Museum

Xi'an

A museum in Xi'an housing over 3,000 stone steles and sculptures from various dynasties.

Xi’an Banpo Museum

Xi'an

Museum showcasing artifacts from the Neolithic Banpo site in Xi'an.

Wawel Underground: The Lapidarium

Kraków

Exhibition of early modern architectural details and stone sculptures in Wawel Castle's cellars.

Museo Giuseppe Whitaker

Marsala

Museum on Motya Island showcasing Phoenician and Carthaginian artifacts.

Xi’an Museum

Xi'an

A museum in Xi'an showcasing ancient Chinese history and art.

Wat Phu Museum

Pakse

Museum showcasing artifacts from the ancient Khmer temple complex Wat Phu in Pakse, Laos.

Viking Ship Museum

Roskilde

Denmark's national museum for Viking ships and maritime history.

Vani Archaeological Museum

Vani

Museum showcasing artifacts from ancient Colchis, including gold and bronze items.

Varna Archaeological Museum

Varna

One of Bulgaria's oldest museums, housing significant archaeological artifacts.

Trajan’s Market Museum

Rome

Explore ancient Rome's first shopping center and its history.

Troy Museum

Çanakkale

Modern museum near ancient Troy showcasing archaeological artifacts.

Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki

Explore ancient artifacts from Macedonia at this prominent museum in Thessaloniki.

National Archaeological Museum

Tirana

Albania's first post-WWII museum, showcasing artifacts from prehistory to the Middle Ages.

National Archaeological Museum of Taranto

Taranto

The National Archaeological Museum of Taranto showcases artifacts from the Magna Graecia period.

Museo del Templo Mayor

Mexico City

Museum showcasing artifacts from the Templo Mayor archaeological site in Mexico City.

Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology

Bodrum

Museum in Bodrum Castle showcasing underwater archaeological artifacts.

Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum

Lambayeque

Museum showcasing Moche artifacts, including the Lord of Sipán's tomb.

Museo Nacional Sicán

Ferreñafe

Museum dedicated to the Sicán culture in Ferreñafe, Peru.